Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is carried by proteins in the blood. It is mainly produced in the liver. Your body makes the amount it needs and uses it for many different reasons, such as the production of cell membranes and vitamin D. Some of the foods you eat may also contain cholesterol, so it is important to make sure you’re not eating produce that contains too much as this can put you at risk of various health conditions, such as heart attacks and strokes. However, did you know that cholesterol can affect your love life too? Read on to find out how your cholesterol might be … [Read more...]

Healthy fats are something that get neglected by many people. However, healthy fats are highly beneficial for your body. They boost your vital organs, keep your skin healthy, protect against chronic disease and much more. This post discusses how you can benefit from healthy fats and add them to your diet by listing the Top 10 Fat Rich Foods.
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Healthy fats don't get nearly as much publicity as protein when it comes to muscle growth. However, if you eat only protein and neglect healthy fats, you won't get the results you desire. In this infographic I'll be expanding on this topic and outlining how you can Aid Muscle Recovery With Healthy Fats.
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Trans fats are a dangerous type of man made dietary fat that can be found in processed foods such as cookies, cakes, fast foods and frozen foods. They have no health benefits or nutritional value and have been linked with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, cancer and heart disease along with poor blood cholesterol levels. Because of this, they're something you want to be eliminating from your diet where possible.
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Dietary fats are a macronutrient that many people try to avoid when improving their health and fitness. However, doing this will limit your progress and cause you to miss out on countless health benefits. That's why in this post I'm going to be discussing Why You Should Fill Up On Fats.
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Fats get criticised a lot in the health and fitness industry with many people believing that you need to cut them out of your diet completely if you want to lose weight. However, the truth is that not only does eating fats help you burn body fat (by stimulating your body's fat burning processes) but it's also essential for good health and supports your body in countless ways.
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When it comes to eating healthier in the New Year, most people don't understand the importance of dietary fats. They see them as high calorie nutrients which lead to clogged arteries and weight gain and therefore view them as something that should be avoided. However, the truth is, with the exception of man made trans fats (which can be very damaging to your health and should be avoided at all costs), dietary fats not only boost your health but they're actually essential for your survival. That's why today I'm going to be helping you make sure you eat enough of them this year by providing you … [Read more...]

Christmas is a time when your diet usually takes a back seat. Tasty treats are always on offer, alcohol is flowing constantly and you will probably eat more 3 course dinners this month than you will have done for the entire year. Whist it is almost inevitable that your diet will suffer over Christmas, if you follow a few simple steps you can make sure it does not completely fall apart. Today I am going to give you those steps with the Free Fitness Tips Christmas Diet Checklist.
1) CONSUME LOW CALORIE ALCOHOL
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Despite being vilified for many years, dietary fats are one of the 3 main nutrients that your body needs to function properly. Their numerous health benefits include controlling blood levels of cholesterol and glucose, preventing the development of cancer, reducing your heart disease risk and supporting your vital organs (including your brain, your heart, your liver and your lungs). However, due to the popularity of low fat diets and the untrue assertion that dietary fat is automatically stored as body fat, many people choose to eliminate this macronutrient from their diet. Doing this can … [Read more...]

Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Monique Muro who promotes AllDaySlim - a natural dietary supplement which can also improve energy levels and support proper sleep patterns.
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Doctors and scientists have waffled about the benefits of lecithin for years. While some scientists agree the lipid material can improve memory, metabolism, liver and cognitive function, cholesterol levels, fat transport, and protect cell membranes, others tout that lecithin studies have ultimately been inconclusive.
Benefits of Lecithin
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